Alpha: Jose Hernandez District

San Jose, California — 1 schools

451
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,032
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Alpha: Jose Hernandez District operates 1 public schools serving 451 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 440 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Clara County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,032 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 26.1% local, 66.0% state, and 7.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #641 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 440:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 35.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, 0.5% White across the district's schools.

Alpha: Jose Hernandez accounts for 100.0% of all Alpha: Jose Hernandez District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Alpha: Jose Hernandez District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Alpha: Jose Hernandez District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 84.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Alpha: Jose Hernandez District student-counselor ratio is 440:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Alpha: Jose Hernandez District chronic absenteeism rate is 35.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.9%
Federal
66.0%
State
26.1%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
641 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Santa Clara County county, where this district is located.

$2,621
Studio/mo
$2,982
1 BR/mo
$3,483
2 BR/mo
$4,602
3 BR/mo
$5,010
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Alpha: Jose Hernandez District.

Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
Asian 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

440:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
35.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Alpha: Jose Hernandez District

School Enrollment
Alpha: Jose Hernandez
Charter
440

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alpha: Jose Hernandez District?

Alpha: Jose Hernandez District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 451 students.

How much does Alpha: Jose Hernandez District spend per student?

Alpha: Jose Hernandez District spends $16,032 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #641 in California.

What is the average rent near Alpha: Jose Hernandez District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Clara County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Alpha: Jose Hernandez District?

Alpha: Jose Hernandez District students are 96.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, 0.5% White, 0.2% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Alpha: Jose Hernandez District?

Alpha: Jose Hernandez District has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #641 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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